Cost of Living in Serbia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Serbia
Address: RS

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $683 (excluding rent), and $1,328 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,707 (excluding rent), and $2,645 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.00 RSD 1,001

$6.00 RSD 600

$18.00 RSD 1,802

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$50.2 RSD 5,025

$30.10 RSD 3,015

$70.6 RSD 7,067

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.48 RSD 1,050

$8.74 RSD 876

$12.63 RSD 1,265

Cappuccino

$2.28 RSD 228

$1.26 RSD 126

$3.41 RSD 341

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.19 RSD 219

$1.59 RSD 159

$3.08 RSD 308

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.74 RSD 174

$1.21 RSD 121

$2.53 RSD 253

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.95 RSD 295

$1.96 RSD 196

$4.42 RSD 442

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.48 RSD 348

$2.48 RSD 249

$4.96 RSD 497

Milk (1 liter)

$1.41 RSD 141

$1.01 RSD 101

$1.83 RSD 183

White Bread (500g)

$0.82 RSD 82.0

$0.56 RSD 56.0

$1.43 RSD 143

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.59 RSD 259

$1.16 RSD 116

$4.45 RSD 446

Eggs

$2.75 RSD 275

$1.68 RSD 168

$3.59 RSD 359

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.08 RSD 1,010

$5.81 RSD 581

$18.40 RSD 1,842

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.18 RSD 719

$4.40 RSD 441

$8.81 RSD 882

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.59 RSD 1,261

$9.01 RSD 903

$17.60 RSD 1,763

Apples (1kg)

$1.29 RSD 129

$0.80 RSD 79.9

$1.99 RSD 199

Banana (1kg)

$1.93 RSD 193

$1.52 RSD 153

$2.38 RSD 238

Oranges (1kg)

$1.81 RSD 181

$1.29 RSD 129

$3.01 RSD 301

Tomato (1kg)

$2.42 RSD 242

$1.27 RSD 127

$3.44 RSD 345

Potato (1kg)

$1.01 RSD 101

$0.58 RSD 57.7

$1.54 RSD 154

Onion (1kg)

$0.85 RSD 85.1

$0.48 RSD 47.93

$1.45 RSD 145

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.83 RSD 83.1

$0.51 RSD 51.5

$1.55 RSD 156

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.72 RSD 71.8

$0.50 RSD 50.3

$1.01 RSD 102

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.39 RSD 440

$4.01 RSD 401

$4.89 RSD 489

Wine (Bottle)

$6.98 RSD 699

$3.98 RSD 399

$12.96 RSD 1,297

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.81 RSD 80.8

$0.66 RSD 66.4

$1.13 RSD 113

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.64 RSD 165

$0.97 RSD 97.0

$3.47 RSD 348

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.82 RSD 82.3

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$19.57 RSD 1,960

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.96 RSD 196

$1.47 RSD 147

$3.14 RSD 315

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.93 RSD 92.8

$0.65 RSD 64.6

$1.20 RSD 120

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$11.79 RSD 1,181

$7.37 RSD 738

$17.68 RSD 1,771

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.78 RSD 179

$1.67 RSD 167

$1.92 RSD 192

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$31.2K RSD 3.1M

$30.8K RSD 3.1M

$32.5K RSD 3.3M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$27.0K RSD 2.7M

$26.6K RSD 2.7M

$29.4K RSD 2.9M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$195 RSD 19.5K

$136 RSD 13.6K

$299 RSD 29.9K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$20.28 RSD 2,031

$10.03 RSD 1,005

$35.13 RSD 3,518

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$30.40 RSD 3,044

$19.40 RSD 1,943

$43.65 RSD 4,371

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$35.50 RSD 3,555

$24.84 RSD 2,487

$49.67 RSD 4,974

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.43 RSD 1,845

$9.99 RSD 1,000

$29.97 RSD 3,002

Cinema Ticket

$6.80 RSD 681

$4.86 RSD 487

$9.72 RSD 973

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$358 RSD 35.9K

$233 RSD 23.3K

$553 RSD 55.4K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,385 RSD 839.6K

$5,032 RSD 503.9K

$11.8K RSD 1.2M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$96.6 RSD 9,673

$39.10 RSD 3,915

$147 RSD 14.7K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$43.32 RSD 4,338

$25.00 RSD 2,504

$70.0 RSD 7,009

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$111 RSD 11.1K

$69.0 RSD 6,908

$148 RSD 14.8K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$122 RSD 12.2K

$59.5 RSD 5,961

$198 RSD 19.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$584 RSD 58.5K

$343 RSD 34.3K

$979 RSD 98.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$417 RSD 41.7K

$242 RSD 24.3K

$682 RSD 68.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,032 RSD 103.4K

$488 RSD 48.9K

$1,756 RSD 175.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$743 RSD 74.5K

$398 RSD 39.9K

$1,194 RSD 119.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,283 RSD 328.8K

$2,089 RSD 209.2K

$5,231 RSD 523.9K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,186 RSD 218.9K

$1,501 RSD 150.3K

$3,442 RSD 344.7K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$941 RSD 94.2K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.95

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 18, 2026

By City in Serbia

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Aleksinac	14593	53	$547	$1,048	$1,477	$2,065	22.21	26.76
2	Belgrade	1197714	76	$740	$1,500	$1,858	$3,111	56.52	190.35
3	Bečej	19492	46	$532	$933	$1,290	$1,826	36.98	57.62
4	Cacak	69598	55	$679	$1,080	$1,583	$2,186	191.81	36.54
5	Indjija	24450	57	$639	$1,128	$1,563	$2,243	219.71	63.68
6	Jagodina	34892	55	$627	$1,103	$1,571	$2,109	173.43	39.29
7	Kikinda	49326	54	$537	$1,065	$1,527	$2,097	177.22	82.16
8	Kragujevac	146315	58	$672	$1,155	$1,636	$2,298	172.31	103.85
9	Kraljevo	57432	43	$526	$878	$1,599	$1,764	101.44	45.94
10	Krusevac	53746	54	$582	$1,084	$1,645	$2,176	82.38	72.9
11	Leskovac	54091	61	$803	$1,200	$1,610	$2,393	228.62	55.13
12	Loznica	19515	42	$424	$835	$985	$1,618	82.33	21.63
13	Lugavcina	3000	51	$592	$1,025	$1,227	$1,965	82.43	34.03
14	Nis	78470	52	$595	$1,035	$1,447	$2,030	45.12	208.19
15	Novi Pazar	71462	52	$668	$1,042	$1,256	$1,942	51.47	25.98
16	Novi Sad	260438	70	$725	$1,400	$1,804	$2,781	81.47	129.14
17	Pancevo	73401	56	$564	$1,096	$1,443	$2,229	63.34	130.66
18	Paracin	22349	57	$613	$1,126	$1,468	$2,179	91.91	39.57
19	Pirot	34942	61	$816	$1,210	$1,714	$2,291	49.34	48.07
20	Pozarevac	44183	49	$648	$966	$1,328	$1,896	140.4	53.81
21	Prokuplje	24627	52	$627	$1,040	$1,418	$2,001	54.25	18.45
22	Sabac	51163	47	$640	$916	$1,468	$1,846	235.59	39.37
23	Senta	14452	54	$614	$1,061	$1,386	$2,041	81.8	20.4
24	Smederevo	59261	52	$642	$1,030	$1,392	$2,015	96.11	34.03
25	Sombor	41814	45	$599	$887	$1,398	$1,768	37.05	32.41
26	Sremska Mitrovica	36764	52	$687	$1,016	$1,679	$1,962	125.13	50.03
27	Stara Pazova	18522	52	$633	$1,029	$1,626	$1,990	238.68	100.43
28	Subotica	88752	52	$629	$1,016	$1,272	$2,034	216.68	56.72
29	Titel	5300	57	$740	$1,119	$1,716	$2,227	30.69	42.27
30	Uzice	63571	52	$655	$1,023	$1,472	$1,953	33.21	63.99
31	Valjevo	56059	52	$652	$1,023	$1,424	$1,999	275.63	80.7
32	Vranje	66843	67	$836	$1,357	$1,463	$2,328	47.03	55.48
33	Vrnjacka Banja	10000	52	$591	$1,012	$1,517	$2,146	250.54	93.27
34	Vrsac	31946	48	$605	$953	$1,230	$1,833	86.95	43.76
35	Zajecar	32448	54	$583	$1,076	$1,269	$1,994	32.78	50.66
36	Zrenjanin	67129	47	$587	$930	$1,468	$1,852	-	63.9

Serbia Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

113

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

Mbps

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Serbia - Frequently Asked Questions

Serbia tends to offer a favorable balance of affordability and lifestyle for longer stays. Cost of Living in Serbia is notably lower for everyday essentials, transit, and casual dining than in many Western European destinations, while tourism hotspots can raise prices for short stays. In Belgrade, Novi Sad, or Niš, you'll find a mix of affordable rentals and modern coworking spaces; seek out sublets or long-term leases to lock in better rates. Adjustable dining and market shopping give you room to experiment without breaking the budget. Tip: Map a basic monthly budget and test a few neighborhoods before committing to a base.

Daily life blends affordability with a lively street life. When you search for housing, focus on central districts in Belgrade or affordable pockets in Novi Sad; the choice shapes your monthly outlay. Serbia living cost is influenced by neighborhood choice, season, and length of stay; expect differences between city centers and outlying areas. Groceries and bakeries offer good value, while dining in sit-down spots adds variety but stays reasonable. Public transit, including trams, buses, and trains, offers a cheap, reliable way to move; markets and local shops simplify errands. Tip: try a weekend market circuit to compare prices.

Quality of life rises when you run a practical budgeting framework that matches your pace. Start with a simple split: housing, food, transport, and miscellaneous, then adjust with the seasons. Winters may raise heating or energy usage, while summers tilt toward air-conditioned cafes and outdoor events. Neighborhood fit matters: discover compact, walkable cores for easy errands, or opt for greener, quieter boroughs if you value work focus. Take advantage of local markets, seasonal produce, and monthly coworking passes to keep costs predictable. Tip: test a few long-weekend trips to compare city vibes and convenience across areas.